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Paying for local transport in Isle of Arran
ScotRail (Scotland’s trains).ScotRail runs most trains within Scotland. Its tickets page refused automated access, so check ticket types and any Scotland-only offers on its site.ScotRail tickets (opens in new tab)
Senza auto
Come arrivare
Ferry to Brodick
CalMac lists Ardrossan to Brodick at 55 minutes and Troon to Brodick at 80 minutes. 1
Train from Glasgow
CalMac says the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour takes about 45 minutes, and to Troon about 42 minutes. 2
Ferry from Kintyre to Lochranza
The Claonaig to Lochranza crossing takes 30 minutes. Claonaig is around 2 hours 40 minutes' drive from Glasgow, according to CalMac. 1
Una volta sul posto
In auto
CalMac describes three main routes: the loop road round the coast, the String Road (B880) across the middle, and the single-track Ross Road. 1
In autobus
Public buses cover north Arran, south Arran and the String Road, timed around the ferries; taxis and guided tours fill the gaps. 3
By bike
CalMac lists 15 mountain bike routes and 9 road routes on Arran, with bike hire in several villages. 4
Fermate vicino a ciascuna zona
From our area guides (Isle of Arran): the stations and stops listed for each base. See each area's Getting there page for more.
Brodick, Lamlash and Whiting Bay
- Brodick ferry terminal: CalMac from Ardrossan (55 minutes) and Troon (80 minutes). Main arrival point for Arran
- Ardrossan Harbour station: ScotRail from Glasgow Central (about 45 minutes). Train connects with the Brodick ferry
- Brodick bus stops: Buses to north and south Arran and the String Road. Services meet the ferries
Lochranza, Machrie and the south-west
- Lochranza ferry slipway: CalMac from Claonaig on Kintyre (30 minutes). Link with Kintyre and the Islay ferry at Kennacraig
- Coast road buses: Buses round north and south Arran. Stops at Lochranza, Machrie and Blackwaterfoot
- String Road (B880): Road across the island from Brodick. Quickest way from Brodick to Blackwaterfoot
Qui non sono riportati orari né tariffe: consulti il gestore o Traveline per il giorno del viaggio. Taxi e app di trasporto con conducente operano nella maggior parte delle città, ma non disponiamo di dati verificati sulla copertura nelle zone rurali, quindi non faccia affidamento su uno di essi con poco preavviso.
Con l’auto
We hold no sourced driving notes for Isle of Arran beyond the general rules.
Regole generali (guida a sinistra, patenti, rotonde, limiti di velocità in mph, parcheggio, pedaggi, ricarica elettrica): Guidare in Gran Bretagna. Punti di ricarica: Zapmap (si apre in una nuova scheda).
Da e per altre regioni
Distanza in linea d’aria dai centri delle nostre regioni e tempo del treno più veloce pubblicato da National Rail sulle pagine delle destinazioni (non è un orario; può includere un cambio). Dove non abbiamo trovato alcun dato, lo indichiamo. La tabella completa è in Spostarsi tra le regioni.
| Da o per | In linea d’aria | Treno più veloce (National Rail) | Note |
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Dati rilevati il 25 ott 2026 per le tratte a lunga percorrenza. Gli orari cambiano.
Link ufficiali
- CalMac: Arran (opens in new tab): ferries to Brodick and Lochranza
- VisitArran (opens in new tab): island tourism information, buses and bike hire
- ScotRail (opens in new tab): trains to Ardrossan Harbour and Troon
- Traveline Scotland journey planner (opens in new tab): bus times on Arran
More on Isle of Arran: Isle of Arran guide · how to get there
Domande frequenti
Can I get around Isle of Arran without a car?
We have not yet assessed getting around Isle of Arran. The official links below, and the region guide, are the place to start.
Do I need to check a driving zone in Isle of Arran?
We found no charging or low emission zone for Isle of Arran in the official pages we read. Check the council site before you drive in.